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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,979.74, 1,041,858.86 and 410,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,979.74, 1,041,858.86 and 410,804.06 is: 566,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,979.74 : 1,041,858.86 = 410,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,979.74/1,041,858.86 = 410,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,979.74x = 1,041,858.86 × 410,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,979.74x = 427,999,842,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,999,842,371.66/754,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,902.42

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